Life for Women in Athens and Sparta
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Objective
I can compare the roles and rights of women in Athens and Sparta to determine which city-state offered a better quality of life for females.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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What were the main responsibilities of women in Athens, and how did these responsibilities affect their daily lives compared to men?
Discuss the educational opportunities for women in both Athens and Sparta. How did these opportunities shape their roles in society?
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Exit ticket
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“Compare the social freedoms of women in Sparta with those of women in Athens. Provide specific examples from the video transcript to support your comparison. Analyze the educational opportunities available to women in Athens and Sparta. How did these differences contribute to the overall quality of life for women in each city-state? Use evidence from the video transcript in your response. ”
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